support of aluminum hull

Discussion in 'Stability' started by john k H, Aug 17, 2010.

  1. john k H
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    can I remove the middle seat of my 12' aluminum boat to make a semi flat wooden deck or are the rivets around the seat and the seat design for support? it is just a piece of aluminum folded on the edges riveted to the hull and screwed to a 1/2" wooden seat. thank you for your assistance
     
    john k H, Aug 17, 2010
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    Hi, just posted to the old thread mentioned. It will work with a little Ozarkian Engineering on a Lund! Bill
     
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